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Feeling emotions involving a class topic or skill moves information into long term memory, so it is a great teaching strategy.

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Student Response

Friendly competition is a motivator, and can be used as a vehicle for learning,Jillian.

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Past, Present, and Future Methods

Linda, these inexpensive tools are useful for a variety of activities that involve students.

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Learner in Your Class

Randall, patience is sometimes hard to muster over the long haul, but a valuable virtue.

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Learner in Your Class

Janine, indeed that is a great reward. A good teacher works to see this more often in all of his/her students.

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Adapted Teaching Method

Thanks for sharing the cookie idea. I have used jello in cupcake molds, but this sounds easier.

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Learner in Your Class

Randall, thanks for sharing your thoughts on what a perfect class would be. I agree with you.

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Student Response

I'm glad to hear the ball toss works for you. Thanks for sharing your results.

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Creative Teaching Strategy

Nicole, thanks for sharing how you use event cards. This sort of problem solving rehearsal is a great approach to teaching career education.

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Past, Present, and Future Methods

I'm glad this has brought you back to some ideas you have previously tried but now have an experienced view and can adapt so that they are successful teaching tools.